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More Information: Rhododendron 'Kaempo'


R. 'Kaempo' 
  Photo: Carolyn Beck

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 1⅔" across, single, deep purplish pink, with darker spots,

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, about 1" long, mid green. Broad, compact plant habit. Grows wider than tall.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  kaempferi x Gumpo

Hybridized or Selected by:  Fowle

Registration Reference:  not registered

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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